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Perfect for the energy saver in you, the AccuCharge line by Dirt Devil solves your energy woes. Using a smart charging battery system this line will help on you save on energy costs. Plug in your unit and the battery system will start charging. 
After your battery is fully charged it will shut off then periodically monitor the battery life. If the charge starts to deplete it will turn back on and ensure the battery is fully charged. This saves on energy costs in your home and allows your unit to be fully charged at all times.
With the AccuCharge Hand Vac you can move around your home with ease. The cordless design offers versatility and power for chores in any room.
A 15.6 Volt battery creates powerful suction for your quick clean ups. The bagless design offers a convenient solution for dirt disposal. Simply sweep the dirt open and drop directly into the trash.
Reaching in couch cushions, windows sills and other nooks used to be hard until the Quick Flip Crevice tool. Located directly on top of the unit this tool flips open with a slim design to reach all your hard to reach places.
Featuring Dirt Devil’s signature red color you can vacuum your house with style. If saving energy without sacrificing features is what you are looking for then search no further than the AccuCharge Hand Vac by Dirt Devil.
• Lightweight Design – only 3.25 lbs. for easy transportation from room-to-room and up-and-down stairs
• Bagless Technology – easily empty dirt directly into the trash
• Cordless Convenience – move from each room cleaning up spills in all areas of your home
• Sleek Design – featuring Dirt Devil’s signature red color
• 15.6 Volts of Power – powerful cleaning that conveniently moves around your home or vehicle
• Warranty – 3 year limited
Smart charging technology with Energy Star™ Certified Battery System
After your battery is fully charged it will shut off then periodically monitor the battery life. If the charge starts to deplete it will turn back on and ensure the battery is fully charged. This saves on energy costs in your home and allows your unit to be fully charged at all times.
With the AccuCharge Hand Vac you can move around your home with ease. The cordless design offers versatility and power for chores in any room.
A 15.6 Volt battery creates powerful suction for your quick clean ups. The bagless design offers a convenient solution for dirt disposal. Simply sweep the dirt open and drop directly into the trash.
Reaching in couch cushions, windows sills and other nooks used to be hard until the Quick Flip Crevice tool. Located directly on top of the unit this tool flips open with a slim design to reach all your hard to reach places.
Featuring Dirt Devil’s signature red color you can vacuum your house with style. If saving energy without sacrificing features is what you are looking for then search no further than the AccuCharge Hand Vac by Dirt Devil.
Product Features:
• ENERGY STAR Certified Battery Charging System – battery charger automatically shuts off once battery is fully charged, then continually monitors the system• Lightweight Design – only 3.25 lbs. for easy transportation from room-to-room and up-and-down stairs
• Bagless Technology – easily empty dirt directly into the trash
• Cordless Convenience – move from each room cleaning up spills in all areas of your home
• Sleek Design – featuring Dirt Devil’s signature red color
• 15.6 Volts of Power – powerful cleaning that conveniently moves around your home or vehicle
• Warranty – 3 year limited
Included Accessories:
• Quick Flip Crevice Tool – reaches intricate spaces on the floor and above-ground
Reach into tight spaces along window sills, counter tops and couch fissures
Small spills are not match for this compact, powerful machine
Flip open to engage when in use and move back for safe compact storage.
Product Description
Dirt Devil has developed a new line of energy efficient cleaning products with ENERGY STAR qualified battery chargers. The Accucharge System protects batteries from degradation, leading to a longer and more efficient battery life. Now charging twice as quickly-- so you won't have to wait as long between uses. Additionally, special AccuCharge Circuitry constantly monitors the battery until fully charged, and then reduces power to a trickle to complete and maintain the charge. This results in a reduction of energy consumption by 70%!
With 15-3/5 volts of suction power and an easy-to-maneuver cordless design, this handheld vacuum cleaner works great for on-the-go pickups and fast cleaning of every day messes and dry spills. The handy tool features AccuCharge technology, which provides a longer battery life and charges twice as fast. Plus, its circuitry constantly monitors the unit until it reaches the charge voltage, then it reduces power to a trickle to complete and maintain the charge, which means 70-percent less energy consumption. The unit's battery charger has earned an ENERGY STAR rating, which means it meets strict energy-efficiency guidelines for battery chargers set by the EPA and U.S. Department of Energy.
ENERGY STAR qualified battery chargers can help save on energy bills, as well as on greenhouse gas emissions--all of which means a cleaner house without excess costs or impact on the environment. Other thoughtful design details include a comfort-grip handle, a thumb-activated on/off switch, and an onboard flip-down crevice tool for getting into tight spaces like along window sills or between couch cushions. Dirt and debris collect in an oversized bagless cup that pops off for quick emptying. The rechargeable handheld vacuum cleaner measures approximately 14 by 4 by 5 inches.
With 15-3/5 volts of suction power and an easy-to-maneuver cordless design, this handheld vacuum cleaner works great for on-the-go pickups and fast cleaning of every day messes and dry spills. The handy tool features AccuCharge technology, which provides a longer battery life and charges twice as fast. Plus, its circuitry constantly monitors the unit until it reaches the charge voltage, then it reduces power to a trickle to complete and maintain the charge, which means 70-percent less energy consumption. The unit's battery charger has earned an ENERGY STAR rating, which means it meets strict energy-efficiency guidelines for battery chargers set by the EPA and U.S. Department of Energy.
ENERGY STAR qualified battery chargers can help save on energy bills, as well as on greenhouse gas emissions--all of which means a cleaner house without excess costs or impact on the environment. Other thoughtful design details include a comfort-grip handle, a thumb-activated on/off switch, and an onboard flip-down crevice tool for getting into tight spaces like along window sills or between couch cushions. Dirt and debris collect in an oversized bagless cup that pops off for quick emptying. The rechargeable handheld vacuum cleaner measures approximately 14 by 4 by 5 inches.
Customer Reviews
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765 of 821 people found the following review helpful
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UPDATE - UPDATE - UPDATE: January 31, 2013. I STILL HEARTILY RECOMMEND THIS HAND VAC.
My husband and I are still extremely happy with my purchase of 2 of these Dirt Devil hand vacs. The three years are not yet up on the Warranty, but since we've had nothing but flawless service from them, I have no reason to believe they will experience any problems any time soon. With 2 dogs, three cats, and clumbsy ol' Me, believe me, each of these are used at least once every single day!
When I first wrote my review I had some information in it about filters (which I later edited out). The model was so new then that getting extra filters was difficult, and involved getting a base and the "bags" separately. I removed that section from my review when there was no longer a problem in getting extra filters. I suggest getting one or two extra filters. Although the manufacturer says they are not washable, they are (as were the Dust Buster's unwashable filters). First, almost inevitably some time you will accidentally vacuum up something moist or wet. This can really clog the filter. Or it may become "loaded" from wallboard "dust", etc. Washing the filters is easy. I use the sprayer on my sink's faucet. I spray from both sides until water is going through the filter freely. I then shake it vigorously and hang it to dry. If you shake it vigorously enough it should not drip. Allow it to dry 2 days to be sure any moisture in the area where the filter parts are glued together has had ample time to dry completely. If you only have one filter, and it is clogged, it will necessitate cleaning up whatever in a different way. If you clog a filter you can make a immediate change out and worry about the clogged filter after you have finished the cleanup task that clogged it in the first place.
NOTE: I do not know if any "running changes" have been made to this model, although conidering the cost of retooling, I doubt it. But it is possible, so perhaps the three things I don't like (or was slow adapting to) have been changed.
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I apologize for the length of this "review". In the process of deciding which model of hand vac to buy, I ran into a number of confusing issues.
First, before this purchase (of 2 hand vacs), I have never bought any hand held vac that was NOT a Black & Decker DUST BUSTER. I suppose that is because they were the first to have a cordless/rechargeable hand vac, and inertia took over when it came time for me to replace them. By the time the thrill of having that first rechargeable hand held vac wore off, there were other companies making hand held vacs, but I stuck with B&D's DB's. I cussed them out over various things - mostly they just weren't very good. There were few choices of model; the accessories from one generation didn't fit the next generation even when the next generation came on the market with no accessories (dust brush, crevice tools, etc.). This was one of the few times in my life I put up with any serious product dissatisfaction. Shortly after I purchased my last 2 B&D DB's (I always have 2 because of the layout of our house), I decided that I had no idea what brand of hand vac I would purchase next, but it would NOT be a Dust Buster from B&D.
Because of living in a remote area I shop at AMAZON often (because of free shipping and regularly LOW prices too), and because I try to boycott WalMart (the only "discount" retailer I am within 40 miles of). When I started to compare various hand vacs I complained to my husband how confusing all the choices were and he tossed me the most recent issue of Consumer Reports Magazine that rated Vacs. Often CR samples too few choices to end up with my ultimate choice, but I can track the quality reports based on manufacturer, and it looked as though Dirt Devil deserved a long, hard look.
While researching and comparing models and features I learned that DD manufactures some models under their own name but then limits the distribution of those models to certain retailers. They also manufacture models under some large retailer's names. I hope this information can save you some time if you also research acquisitions carefully (as I do). This Amazon marketed model is shown (by searching for the model number) at Dirt Devil's website. There is another one shown there that is otherwise identical (BD10040) except its snout is clear, not red. Neither of them can be ordered from Dirt Devil. At first I suspected that they were discontinued models, and since the MSRP was a little different I was also confused as to whether they were exactly the same. After some absolutely defiant stubbornness by me (with the 4th or 5th "overseas" representative) I spoke to, one finally explained the different models to me. This one is available through Amazon (cheapest) and Target only, and the other one is available through WalMart only.
I am absolutely positive that my time was well spent, at least for me (the original "WHY" kid) because I would always have fretted that I'd bought a discontinued model that Amazon had sitting around - which did not make sense since no one had yet written a review of it, and it was listed on other websites with no reviews there either. Now that I know that the BD10040 and the BD10045 are the same, I suggest that you also look at the reviews elsewhere.
And now about the pros and cons of the Accu-Charge Cordless 15.6-Volt Hand Vac . . . It has very powerful vacuum suction, but I wish the opening was a little wider (like on the Dust Buster's). I also wish the very, very convenient on-board (retractable) crevice tool was flatter (like the Dust Buster's). I wish the pull out (retractable) brush bar was removable or retracted in completely (it is always kinda "there"). Other than those 3 things that are probably just "period of adjustment" issues, I can say, from just a few uses so far, that I am certain I will be happier with these 2 Dirt Devils than I ever really was with the various Dust Busters I owned through the years, model after model. I am also very pleased with the fast recharge (only 6 hours), the fact that there is a light that goes out when the vac is fully charged, and that it has new charging/recharging technology that reduces the charger's output to a "trickle charge" once the unit is charged. This should increase the battery life considerably and cut down on power usage too. (Dirt Devil says it cuts power consumption by 70%). The charging stand can be wall mounted for extra convenience. This vac has a 3-YEAR WARRANTY.
NOTE: Since I mostly use these hand vacs to pick up loose cat litter from a throw rug and carpeting, I finally, brutally, and forcefully, yanked out the dust brush from each of the vacs. I knew from past experience that they were/would be a rarely used feature. The fact that they did not retract totally (even though the bristles were only an issue when the vacs were held at certain angles) tended to slow down my sweeping forward and back movements when working on other than a smooth, hard surface. I don't miss them, and, that was my expectation since the "dust brush" was the "attachment" I used the least (extremely rarely) on previous hand vacs by other manufacturers.
My husband and I are still extremely happy with my purchase of 2 of these Dirt Devil hand vacs. The three years are not yet up on the Warranty, but since we've had nothing but flawless service from them, I have no reason to believe they will experience any problems any time soon. With 2 dogs, three cats, and clumbsy ol' Me, believe me, each of these are used at least once every single day!
When I first wrote my review I had some information in it about filters (which I later edited out). The model was so new then that getting extra filters was difficult, and involved getting a base and the "bags" separately. I removed that section from my review when there was no longer a problem in getting extra filters. I suggest getting one or two extra filters. Although the manufacturer says they are not washable, they are (as were the Dust Buster's unwashable filters). First, almost inevitably some time you will accidentally vacuum up something moist or wet. This can really clog the filter. Or it may become "loaded" from wallboard "dust", etc. Washing the filters is easy. I use the sprayer on my sink's faucet. I spray from both sides until water is going through the filter freely. I then shake it vigorously and hang it to dry. If you shake it vigorously enough it should not drip. Allow it to dry 2 days to be sure any moisture in the area where the filter parts are glued together has had ample time to dry completely. If you only have one filter, and it is clogged, it will necessitate cleaning up whatever in a different way. If you clog a filter you can make a immediate change out and worry about the clogged filter after you have finished the cleanup task that clogged it in the first place.
NOTE: I do not know if any "running changes" have been made to this model, although conidering the cost of retooling, I doubt it. But it is possible, so perhaps the three things I don't like (or was slow adapting to) have been changed.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
I apologize for the length of this "review". In the process of deciding which model of hand vac to buy, I ran into a number of confusing issues.
First, before this purchase (of 2 hand vacs), I have never bought any hand held vac that was NOT a Black & Decker DUST BUSTER. I suppose that is because they were the first to have a cordless/rechargeable hand vac, and inertia took over when it came time for me to replace them. By the time the thrill of having that first rechargeable hand held vac wore off, there were other companies making hand held vacs, but I stuck with B&D's DB's. I cussed them out over various things - mostly they just weren't very good. There were few choices of model; the accessories from one generation didn't fit the next generation even when the next generation came on the market with no accessories (dust brush, crevice tools, etc.). This was one of the few times in my life I put up with any serious product dissatisfaction. Shortly after I purchased my last 2 B&D DB's (I always have 2 because of the layout of our house), I decided that I had no idea what brand of hand vac I would purchase next, but it would NOT be a Dust Buster from B&D.
Because of living in a remote area I shop at AMAZON often (because of free shipping and regularly LOW prices too), and because I try to boycott WalMart (the only "discount" retailer I am within 40 miles of). When I started to compare various hand vacs I complained to my husband how confusing all the choices were and he tossed me the most recent issue of Consumer Reports Magazine that rated Vacs. Often CR samples too few choices to end up with my ultimate choice, but I can track the quality reports based on manufacturer, and it looked as though Dirt Devil deserved a long, hard look.
While researching and comparing models and features I learned that DD manufactures some models under their own name but then limits the distribution of those models to certain retailers. They also manufacture models under some large retailer's names. I hope this information can save you some time if you also research acquisitions carefully (as I do). This Amazon marketed model is shown (by searching for the model number) at Dirt Devil's website. There is another one shown there that is otherwise identical (BD10040) except its snout is clear, not red. Neither of them can be ordered from Dirt Devil. At first I suspected that they were discontinued models, and since the MSRP was a little different I was also confused as to whether they were exactly the same. After some absolutely defiant stubbornness by me (with the 4th or 5th "overseas" representative) I spoke to, one finally explained the different models to me. This one is available through Amazon (cheapest) and Target only, and the other one is available through WalMart only.
I am absolutely positive that my time was well spent, at least for me (the original "WHY" kid) because I would always have fretted that I'd bought a discontinued model that Amazon had sitting around - which did not make sense since no one had yet written a review of it, and it was listed on other websites with no reviews there either. Now that I know that the BD10040 and the BD10045 are the same, I suggest that you also look at the reviews elsewhere.
And now about the pros and cons of the Accu-Charge Cordless 15.6-Volt Hand Vac . . . It has very powerful vacuum suction, but I wish the opening was a little wider (like on the Dust Buster's). I also wish the very, very convenient on-board (retractable) crevice tool was flatter (like the Dust Buster's). I wish the pull out (retractable) brush bar was removable or retracted in completely (it is always kinda "there"). Other than those 3 things that are probably just "period of adjustment" issues, I can say, from just a few uses so far, that I am certain I will be happier with these 2 Dirt Devils than I ever really was with the various Dust Busters I owned through the years, model after model. I am also very pleased with the fast recharge (only 6 hours), the fact that there is a light that goes out when the vac is fully charged, and that it has new charging/recharging technology that reduces the charger's output to a "trickle charge" once the unit is charged. This should increase the battery life considerably and cut down on power usage too. (Dirt Devil says it cuts power consumption by 70%). The charging stand can be wall mounted for extra convenience. This vac has a 3-YEAR WARRANTY.
NOTE: Since I mostly use these hand vacs to pick up loose cat litter from a throw rug and carpeting, I finally, brutally, and forcefully, yanked out the dust brush from each of the vacs. I knew from past experience that they were/would be a rarely used feature. The fact that they did not retract totally (even though the bristles were only an issue when the vacs were held at certain angles) tended to slow down my sweeping forward and back movements when working on other than a smooth, hard surface. I don't miss them, and, that was my expectation since the "dust brush" was the "attachment" I used the least (extremely rarely) on previous hand vacs by other manufacturers.
65 of 66 people found the following review helpful
By Brian R
After researching multiple hand vacs, I finally got sick of reading about them and just picked this one because it was red. I absolutely love it! For how small and compact it is, it sure does SUCK! In a good way... I can pick up nuts about 1/4-20 in size if not maybe bigger. Haven't ran it long enough to kill the battery but I had it running non stop for 30min. No complaints other than I didn't order it sooner.
255 of 276 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a very nice little vacuum. I keep it in my garage, near the entrance from the kitchen, and use it for small jobs like cleaning the kids' crumbs off the car seats and floors, sucking up bugs and spiderwebs from the garage wall, cleaning food crumbs from crevices in the kitchen, and removing dust and crumbs from my computer keyboards and monitors. It has a small retractable brush that is very useful for car cleaning, and a plastic nozzle that can flip forwards to extend the reach, which is good for cleaning things high up and sucking up bugs.
Apparently this device has a smart charger which does not simply keep the battery at full charge all the time but optimizes the recharging to extend the battery life. I have certainly not noticed any deterioration in the battery in the several months I have owned this vacuum.
Opening the device to empty out the dirt is easy. Most of the dirt just drops out into the garbage. I like to use my central vac nozzle to thoroughly clean out the remaining dust and dirt particles from the inside of the vacuum and the filter. This process keeps the filter nice and clean and I have never needed to replace it.
So this is a good product and certainly had the potential for earning 5 stars. Unfortunately, I am not happy with the wall mount system. The mount itself is fine and stays securely on the wall with the supplied screws, but the vacuum just does not feel secure on the mount. There is no satisfying "click" to tell you that it has been replaced properly on the wall mount after use; it is really just friction that holds it, which I am not comfortable with for a fairly heavy device. A few times I have thought that I replaced the vacuum correctly but then it has started to slide off and I have needed to push it back further so that it stays in place. It has never actually ended up falling to the floor but I don't like having to be so careful. This is a somewhat surprising design flaw in an otherwise very good product.
Apparently this device has a smart charger which does not simply keep the battery at full charge all the time but optimizes the recharging to extend the battery life. I have certainly not noticed any deterioration in the battery in the several months I have owned this vacuum.
Opening the device to empty out the dirt is easy. Most of the dirt just drops out into the garbage. I like to use my central vac nozzle to thoroughly clean out the remaining dust and dirt particles from the inside of the vacuum and the filter. This process keeps the filter nice and clean and I have never needed to replace it.
So this is a good product and certainly had the potential for earning 5 stars. Unfortunately, I am not happy with the wall mount system. The mount itself is fine and stays securely on the wall with the supplied screws, but the vacuum just does not feel secure on the mount. There is no satisfying "click" to tell you that it has been replaced properly on the wall mount after use; it is really just friction that holds it, which I am not comfortable with for a fairly heavy device. A few times I have thought that I replaced the vacuum correctly but then it has started to slide off and I have needed to push it back further so that it stays in place. It has never actually ended up falling to the floor but I don't like having to be so careful. This is a somewhat surprising design flaw in an otherwise very good product.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easy to use
The hand vac stores well on the wall and is easy to use. My kids have fun helping to clean up small messes
Published 4 days ago by Brishan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lots of power...and portable too!
A great little hand vac that packs a big punch! It is fairly light and VERY portable. Holds a charge for a good length of time and charges fairly quickly. Read more
Published 4 days ago by A Happy Guy
5.0 out of 5 stars
very satisfied
I am very satisfied with my Dirt Devil because it has the suction power I expect from a hand-held.
A couple of years ago I purchased a different model and was sorry. Read more
A couple of years ago I purchased a different model and was sorry. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Sally J
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty good cordless vac
Let me start by saying that I try to avoid cordless vacs (CVs) with NiCd batteries, because NiCds need to be run all the way down frequently to keep them from developing the... Read more
Published 6 days ago by DKT
5.0 out of 5 stars
So far so good
I had a dirt devil extreme that quit charging after 2 years. After one year it didnt charge very well. This unit seems to have much better suction. Read more
Published 7 days ago by dave higday
3.0 out of 5 stars
it's okay
Vaccuum is used to pick up cat litter. Works ok and nozzle extension is a nice feature. Not as powerful as it could be.
Published 8 days ago by Nancy Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wanted something better than dustbuster
Every newer version of the original dustbuster was a disappointment. Lower suction and reduced run time. Read more
Published 9 days ago by joejoedub
3.0 out of 5 stars
The Battery Doesn't last long time.
All things perfect except the battery. It can only last about 20 minutes, and then needs to be recharged. Hope this product can improve.
Published 10 days ago by Chang. Liu
2.0 out of 5 stars
I only liked it for a few months
When I first got this, I loved it! It seemed so powerful and the charged lasted for about 15 minutes, which I thought was pretty good. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Lauren
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great to have around
This unit works fine and is great for quick jobs. It is easy to operate and is light enough for contnued use. An honest trial of battery life for me, was appx. Read more
Published 11 days ago by J. Ferguson
